Worcester County, MA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Worcester County was 862,927, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Worcester County's population was 862,132, an increase of 0.28% compared to a population of 859,708 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Worcester County, MA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Worcester County increased by 110,309. In this period, the peak population was 862,927 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 752,618 - -
2001 761,491 8,873 1.18%
2002 768,875 7,384 0.97%
2003 774,886 6,011 0.78%
2004 778,289 3,403 0.44%
2005 781,616 3,327 0.43%
2006 785,445 3,829 0.49%
2007 788,179 2,734 0.35%
2008 790,569 2,390 0.3%
2009 794,718 4,149 0.52%
2010 800,404 5,686 0.72%
2011 804,107 3,703 0.46%
2012 807,047 2,940 0.37%
2013 810,994 3,947 0.49%
2014 815,707 4,713 0.58%
2015 818,446 2,739 0.34%
2016 820,447 2,001 0.24%
2017 825,646 5,199 0.63%
2018 828,644 2,998 0.36%
2019 829,327 683 0.08%
2020 859,708 30,381 3.66%
2021 862,132 2,424 0.28%
2022 862,927 795 0.09%
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Worcester County, MA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Worcester County's population increased by 47,786 (6.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Worcester County's population increased by 59,304 (7.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Worcester County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Worcester County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 862,927. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Worcester County's population peaked in year 2022 at 862,927.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Worcester County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 752,618.

Worcester County, MA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Worcester County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Worcester County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.67% per year. Overall the population grew 14.66% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Worcester County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Worcester County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.67% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 3,219. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Worcester County's population grew the most with an increase of 30,381 (3.66%).

While from 2018 and 2019, Worcester County's population grew the least with a growth of 683 (0.08%).

Things to know

Is Worcester County, MA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Worcester County's population increased by 3,219 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,424 (0.28%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 795 (0.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Worcester County, MA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Worcester County increased by 51,933 (6.40%). The population was highest at 862,927 in the year 2022 and lowest at 810,994 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.68%.

References

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Worcester County, MA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Worcester County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Worcester County was 862,927, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Worcester County population was 862,132, an increase of 0.28% compared to a population of 859,708 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Worcester County increased by 110,309. In this period, the peak population was 862,927 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Worcester County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Worcester County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Worcester County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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